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The Pearlscale Butterflyfish or Chaetodon xanthurus is one of the many different species of Butterflyfish in the Chaetodontidae family. This saltwater fish can be differentiate from other Butterflyfish by their large checkered scales and the black bar that runs across their eye. This fish is sometimes known as the Yellow-tailed Butterflyfish or the Philippines Chevron Butterflyfish.
Found in the Indo-Pacific, the Pearlscale Butterflyfish can grow to about 6" (150mm) in length and is quite the popular aquarium fish. They eat crustaceans, algae, coral polyps and all kinds of vegetable matter. Pearlscale Butterflyfish are generally considered to be a peaceful fish but sometimes don't get along with other Butterflyfish. They should be kept in an aquarium of at least 50 gallons. You can check out one in action in the video below...
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The Auriga Butterflyfish or Chaetodon auriga is one of the many beautiful species of Butterflyfish. This fish, also called the Threadfin Butterflyfish, is one of the more popular species to house in an aquarium. Just one of the many species in the Chaetodontidae family, this saltwater fish is considered to be very hardy and easy to take care with the proper conditions. Providing this fish with lots of hiding spots and the follow water conditions will keep it happy and healthy, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.2-8.4 and sg 1.021-1.023.
The Auriga Butterflyfish has the typical Butterflyfish shape with a thin body that is somewhat squared off and a tiny pointed mouth. They have a colorful arrangement of yellows, whites and blacks including a false eyespot on their dorsal fin that keeps potential predators confused about which end is which. The false eyespot is not always a part of their body depending on what part of the world they are located. You can have a look at the Threadfin Butterflyfish in the video below...
Auriga Butterflyfish are omnivores that should be fed a variety of foods including flake food and plankton. If cared for properly these fish can reach lengths of about 8", so a tank of 60 gallons or more is highly recommended.
In the wild these fish are found in shallow waters of up to 30 meters in the Indo-Pacific and Red Sea in places like Japan, Hawaii and South Africa to name a few.
The Raccoon Butterflyfish or Chaetodon lunula has the amazing ability to turn its colors darker and take on a blotchy appearance to blend in to its surrounding at night or when threatened. Also known as the Crescent-masked Butterflyfish or the Lunule Butterflyfish this species of Butterflyfish from the Chaetodontidae family can grow up to 8" (20 cm) in length.
The Raccoon Butterflyfish is just one of the over 100 different species of Butterflyfish and are often found in the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific region around shallow reefs. Raccoon Butterflyfish are nocturnal and often found in pairs or small groups, apparently they get lonely very easily! They feed on nudibranchs, tubeworm tentacles, and other benthic invertebrates, algae and coral polyps. They can be fed flake food in an aquarium setting. Although not considered to be an extremely aggressive fish they should not be put into a tank with Lionfish or Triggerfish and they do not get along.
These saltwater fish are sometimes kept as pets in an aquarium setting (at least 70 gallons) where they can live up to 8 years! A lot of aquarium owners use this fish to get rid of Aiptasia and Majano sea anemones pests. They normally eliminate them in under a month!
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